Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey 43%

Additional information

Bottle sizes	70cl
Origin	Northern Ireland
Vintage	NV

Description

Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey is a brand new whiskey made in County Down, Northern Ireland.

Hinch Irish Whiskey was founded by well-known Belfast businessman Dr Terry Cross OBE. He is currently building a new distillery and £14 million visitor centre on the Killaney Estate near the town of Ballynahinch, after which the whiskey is named (Baile na hlnse in Irish, means “The Town of the Island”). The distillery is a twenty minute drive from Belfast city centre and should be finished in 2021. This will not be Cross’s first foray into the drinks business; he also owns and produces wine at Chateau de La Ligne in the Bordeaux region of France. Hinch was named as one of the brands to watch in the Irish spirits category for 2019 by the Spirits Business.

Whilst the distillery is being built, and stocks of whiskey are being built up, a core range has been introduced, made from whiskies sourced from third-party suppliers. The master distiller has created a small range of blended whiskies, which consists of Hinch Small Batch, the 5 Year Old Double Wood, the 10 Year Old Sherry Cask, and a Pot Still and Peated Single Malt. There is also a gin called Ninth Wave Gin. The water source for the distillery is the Silent Valley Reservoir, which is reputed to be the cleanest water in Ireland.

Hinch 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Blended Irish Whiskey is triple distilled and is matured in American oak casks, before being finished for at least six months in Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez (30 year old casks from Bodegas Garvey).

Tasting Notes

Nose: The whiskey opens with the aroma of ripe orchard fruits, such as juicy apples and pears. The sweetness of barley sugar and vanilla quickly follows, providing a perfect balance to the rich and slightly tart red fruit notes. Subtle layers of stewed fruit emerge, adding complexity to the nose.

Palate: The first sip reveals sugared malty cereal flavours that are quickly joined by the sweetness of nougat and chocolate-covered marzipan. The dry notes of fruity sherry come through, providing a touch of sultana and a burst of fresh fruit sweetness. The taste ends with ripe pear and a hint of lychee, followed by an unmistakable nutty aftertaste.

Finish: The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering red berries and a hint of earthy vanilla pod. The whiskey leaves a pleasant and complex aftertaste that lingers on the palate, with subtle notes of stewed fruit and a nutty finish.